Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
cristatum
ID:
1186338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hampe

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 661 1874

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185676



Common Names

  • Sphagnum cristatum
  • Cristatum Bog Moss
  • Cristatum Peat Moss


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Description

Sphagnum cristatum (also called Crested Bogmoss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in bogs and wet areas in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a medium-sized moss with a yellowish-green color and a distinctive crest-like shape. It grows in dense tufts and prefers wet, acidic habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum cristatum is used in horticulture as a soil conditioner and mulch, and is also used to create floral arrangements and crafts. It is also used in the production of potting soils, as it is an excellent absorber of water and nutrients.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphagnum cristatum is small and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum cristatum can be propagated by division of the clumps or by sowing the spores. It prefers moist, acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a container with a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune away any dead or damaged foliage to promote healthy growth.

Where to Find Sphagnum cristatum

Sphagnum cristatum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Sphagnum genus

Sphagnum cavernulosum, Sphagnum complanatum, Sphagnum carolinianum, Sphagnum richardsianum, Sphagnum sancto-josephense, Sphagnum aciphyllum, Sphagnum acutifolioides, Sphagnum aequiporosum, Sphagnum affine, Sphagnum africanum, Sphagnum alegrense, Sphagnum amoenum, Sphagnum angermanicum, Sphagnum angustifolium, Sphagnum annulatum, Sphagnum aongstroemii, Sphagnum austinii, Sphagnum australe, Sphagnum balticum, Sphagnum bartlettianum, Sphagnum boliviae, Sphagnum brachybolax, Sphagnum brasiliense, Sphagnum brevirameum, Sphagnum calymmatophyllum, Sphagnum capense, Sphagnum capillifolium, Sphagnum centrale, Sphagnum ceylonicum, Sphagnum compactum, Sphagnum condensatum, Sphagnum conflatum, Sphagnum connectens, Sphagnum contortum, Sphagnum cribrosum, Sphagnum cristatum, Sphagnum cuspidatulum, Sphagnum cuspidatum, Sphagnum cyclocladum, Sphagnum cyclophyllum, Sphagnum davidii, Sphagnum denticulatum, Sphagnum dicladum, Sphagnum dominii, Sphagnum efibrillosum, Sphagnum ericetorum, Sphagnum falcatulum, Sphagnum fallax, Sphagnum fimbriatum, Sphagnum fitzgeraldii,

Species in the Sphagnaceae family

Sphagnum cavernulosum, Sphagnum complanatum, Sphagnum carolinianum, Sphagnum richardsianum, Sphagnum sancto-josephense, Sphagnum aciphyllum, Sphagnum acutifolioides, Sphagnum aequiporosum, Sphagnum affine, Sphagnum africanum, Sphagnum alegrense, Sphagnum amoenum, Sphagnum angermanicum, Sphagnum angustifolium, Sphagnum annulatum, Sphagnum aongstroemii, Sphagnum austinii, Sphagnum australe, Sphagnum balticum, Sphagnum bartlettianum, Sphagnum boliviae, Sphagnum brachybolax, Sphagnum brasiliense, Sphagnum brevirameum, Sphagnum calymmatophyllum, Sphagnum capense, Sphagnum capillifolium, Sphagnum centrale, Sphagnum ceylonicum, Sphagnum compactum, Sphagnum condensatum, Sphagnum conflatum, Sphagnum connectens, Sphagnum contortum, Sphagnum cribrosum, Sphagnum cristatum, Sphagnum cuspidatulum, Sphagnum cuspidatum, Sphagnum cyclocladum, Sphagnum cyclophyllum, Sphagnum davidii, Sphagnum denticulatum, Sphagnum dicladum, Sphagnum dominii, Sphagnum efibrillosum, Sphagnum ericetorum, Sphagnum falcatulum, Sphagnum fallax, Sphagnum fimbriatum, Sphagnum fitzgeraldii,

References

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35166902: Based on data supplied by Bryonames